Lightning Protection for Telecommunication Towers
Telecommunication towers such as cellular, microwave communication, television broadcast or radio repeaters are very high structures, placed in remote isolated locations. These towers are constructed of steel and designed to be the highest structures in the surrounding area in order to supply communication with no interruptions. A telecommunication tower becomes a primary target during a lightning strike as lightning current reaches the ground by following the shortest and most conductive way. LEC’s lightning protection system endeavors to eliminate lightning energy from the area of protection. Lightning protection for telecommunication towers In our fast paced environment, where the vast majority relies on wireless and satellite communications for everything from cell phones, to internet, radio, television, data and more, reliability has become imperative. Microwave and cell towers are the lifeline for businesses, governments and people all over the world. When one goes down the